HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Joins the Islanders after playing three years for Chad Hobbs at Marcus High School … helped the Marauders to a district championship in 2010-11 … led squad to a regional semifinals appearance in 2011-12 … played her club soccer for FC Dallas under Krissy Stoner.

PERSONAL: Emily Preston was born on Nov. 17, 1994, in Dallas … daughter of Sarah and Paul Preston … has two siblings, Amanda and Alex … intends to major in biology at the Island University.

Caldwell on Preston: “Emily is a technically sound player with a good soccer IQ. We think she should add solid depth for us both on the back line and in the midfield.”